{
  "id": 4095242,
  "title": "More rain expected in Pakistan's upper parts from today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/more-rain-expected-in-pakistans-upper-parts-from-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T03:23:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025921/more-rain-expected-in-pakistans-upper-parts-from-today"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting rain-wind and thundershowers in the upper regions of Pakistan from August 29 to September 5. Authorities have been urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions to prevent any adverse situations. Monsoon currents are penetrating the upper parts of the country, and a westerly wave is expected to approach from August 31, potentially lasting until September 5. As a result, rain-wind and thundershowers, including sporadic heavy rainfall, are anticipated in various areas. These include the Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, Attock, Lahore, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Hafizabad, and numerous other locations in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Swabi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, and Lahore may experience urban flooding due to heavy rains, while flash flooding in local streams and nullahs is possible in Kashmir and Murree. Landslides could also occur in hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir. Tourists and travelers are advised to exercise caution during this period, and farmers should adjust their agricultural activities based on the weather conditions.",
  "summary": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025820",
  "key_points": [
    "Rain-wind and thundershowers forecasted in Pakistan's upper regions from Aug 29 to Sep 5.",
    "Monsoon currents and westerly wave may cause heavy rainfall and urban flooding.",
    "Landslides possible in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The forecast shifts the national alertness to high gear, putting authorities on notice to take preventive measures against potential urban flooding, flash flooding, and landslides in multiple regions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}